Bio of MANUEL, Ralph William (b.1871), Hennepin Co., MN
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EXTRACTED FROM: History of Minneapolis, Gateway to the Northwest; 
Chicago-Minneapolis, The S J Clarke Publishing Co, 1923; Edited by: Rev. 
Marion Daniel Shutter, D.D., LL.D.; Volume I - Shutter (Historical); 
volume II - Biographical; volume III - Biographical
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Vol II, pg 175-176
RALPH WILLIAM MANUEL
Ralph William Manuel, president of the Marquette Trust Company and Marquette
National Bank, was born on a farm in Portage county, Wisconsin, June 27, 1871.
He is a son of George W. and Rebecca (McClellan) Manuel, who were natives of
Canada and of Scotch descent. The family was founded in Canada at an early day
and from that country George W. Manuel removed to the vicinity of Oshkosh,
Wisconsin, where he devoted his attention to the occupation of farming. In 1881
the family moved to Lac qui Parle county, Minnesota.
After mastering the branches of learning taught in the district schools near his
father's farm, Ralph W. Manuel attended the Normal School at St. Cloud,
Minnesota, and was graduated with the class of 1892. He also pursued a law
course for a time and in early manhood took up the profession of teaching,
becoming principal and superintendent of the schools of Wells, Minnesota, where
he continued his labors for six years, from 1894 until 1900. In the summer of
the latter year he came to Minneapolis, where he has since made his home, and
here he turned his attention to the book, stationery and publishing business as
manager for the School Educational Company, with which he continued for five
years, or until 1905. At that date he and his brother, Malvern H. Manuel,
established the business conducted under the name of the Manuel-Smith Heating
Company, now known as the Smith System Heating Company. Ralph Manuel remained as
treasurer of the business for four years, at the end of which time he and his
brother withdrew and embarked in the real estate and mortgage loan business
under the corporate name of Manuel Brothers Company. In this work they continued
until December, 1916, when Ralph W. Manuel became president of the Exchange
State Bank, which was organized at that date, and there he bent his efforts to
administrative direction and executive control until May, 1921, when he became,
president of the State Institution for Savings, which was subsequently converted
into the Marquette Trust Company. In December, 1921, Mr. Manuel retired as
president of the Exchange State Bank and became chairman of the board. In April,
1922, the Exchange State Bank was merged into the Marquette Trust Company, and
in June of the same year Mr. Manuel became president of the Pay Day National
Bank. The latter institution is now affiliated with the Marquette Trust Company,
under the name of Marquette National Bank. Mr. Manuel is still treasurer of the
Manuel Brothers Company and treasurer of the Marquette Security Company, both
large concerns, having a combined capital of a quarter of a million dollars. He
is likewise connected with other important business interests of the city and
his cooperation is regarded as a valuable asset in the successful management and
control of large business affairs. Step by step he has advanced and each
progressive step has brought him a broader outlook and wider opportunities.
These he has eagerly utilized and through the development of his powers and the
expansion of his interests he has come to a notable and enviable position among
the leading business men of the city.
On the 25th of May, 1904, Mr. Manuel was married to Miss Lily Inez Bartholomew
of Annandale, Minnesota, and they have become parents of three children: George
B., who was born August 18, 1907; Malcolm O., born November 10, 1909; and Helen
R., born July 3, 1913. Mr. Manuel belongs to the Masonic fraternity, having
membership in Cataract Lodge, A. P. & A. M., and he has also taken the council
degrees. He has been particularly interested in civic affairs and has rendered
valuable service in this connection. He is an officer in the Minneapolis Joint
Improvement Association and an active member in the Parent-Teachers Association
and Council. He is now serving as a member of the executive board of the
citizens' charter committee and all questions of public importance are matters
of vital concern to him, as he recognizes fully the duties and obligations of
citizenship. His labors have aroused others to activity in the same field and it
is well known that he attacks every question with an enthusiasm that is
contagious.